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Arrange the following bases in increasing order of their basic strength
`NH_(4)OH , NaOH , Mg(OH)_(2), AI(OH)_(3) `

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To arrange the given bases in increasing order of their basic strength, we will analyze each compound based on their properties and the metallic character of the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Bases**: The bases given are: - NH₄OH (Ammonium hydroxide) - NaOH (Sodium hydroxide) - Mg(OH)₂ (Magnesium hydroxide) - Al(OH)₃ (Aluminum hydroxide) 2. **Understand Basic Strength**: Basic strength of a hydroxide is generally influenced by the metallic character of the metal in the hydroxide. The more metallic the element, the stronger the base tends to be. 3. **Metallic Character**: - Sodium (Na) is a highly metallic element. - Magnesium (Mg) is less metallic than sodium but more than aluminum. - Aluminum (Al) is less metallic than magnesium. - The ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) is derived from a non-metal (nitrogen), making NH₄OH a weak base. 4. **Order of Basic Strength**: - **NaOH**: Strong base due to high metallic character of sodium. It fully dissociates in solution. - **Mg(OH)₂**: Moderate base; it is less basic than NaOH but more basic than Al(OH)₃. - **Al(OH)₃**: Weak base; it does not fully dissociate in solution and has lower basic strength than Mg(OH)₂. - **NH₄OH**: Weakest base among the four; it does not fully dissociate in solution and is derived from a non-metal. 5. **Arranging in Increasing Order**: - The increasing order of basic strength is: - NH₄OH < Al(OH)₃ < Mg(OH)₂ < NaOH ### Final Answer: **Increasing order of basic strength**: \[ \text{NH}_4\text{OH} < \text{Al(OH)}_3 < \text{Mg(OH)}_2 < \text{NaOH} \]

To arrange the given bases in increasing order of their basic strength, we will analyze each compound based on their properties and the metallic character of the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Bases**: The bases given are: - NH₄OH (Ammonium hydroxide) - NaOH (Sodium hydroxide) - Mg(OH)₂ (Magnesium hydroxide) ...
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